Nitrate & Nitrite Free Gluten Free Caprese Salad
Few dishes capture the ease and beauty of summer eating quite like this one. Ripe, juicy tomatoes layered with creamy fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil leaves make for a platter that looks stunning with almost zero effort. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, and a touch of balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweet-tangy depth if you're feeling fancy. What makes this such a reliable choice for anyone avoiding nitrates and nitrites is the ingredient list itself — every component is clean and whole, with no cured meats, processed cheeses, or packaged dressings sneaking in unwanted additives. Fresh mozzarella, good olive oil, and garden-ripe tomatoes are naturally free of those preservatives, so you can serve this with total confidence. It comes together in minutes and goes straight to the table, which means it's just as fitting for a casual weeknight as it is for entertaining guests.
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4 servings
- 3 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 ½ lb), sliced ¼ inch thick
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼ inch thick
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating and slightly overlapping them in a single layer.
- 2
Tuck the basil leaves between and over the tomato and mozzarella slices.
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